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Interview Tips & Stories
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hoofhearted
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A Senior Software Engineer
I smash every interview here are some tips and ama
Not to flex, but to help. Interviews today aren’t just skill-based, they’re energy-based. And a few simple shifts can make a big difference:
1. Practice thinking out loud.
Ask a friend to throw random topics your way and speak about each for 2–3 minutes. It sharpens clarity and presence.
2. Research smart, not endlessly.
One hour the night before + 15 minutes before the call is enough for early rounds. Go deeper only when it really matters.
3. Take control (respectfully).
If the call feels scattered, try:
"I'd love to quickly walk you through how my experience aligns with the role and ask a few questions. Does that work?"
4. Stick to relevant skills.
Only align with what’s in the JD, don’t overwhelm or oversell.
5. Ask sharp, specific questions.
Skip the generic ones. Ask what you couldn't find on the company’s website.
And finally: even when you do everything right, rejection happens. That’s not failure. That’s fit.
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a senior associate
1d
Big yes to ‘don’t oversell’, learned it the hard way. Confidence is not the same as listing everything I’ve ever done.
an operations executive
1d
Asking specific questions always flips the vibe. Shows you're serious, not just available.
soanpari
1w
works at
Rejection isn’t failure, so needed to hear this today
hoofhearted
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1w
A Senior Software Engineer
[soanpari](username) So glad it helped, Rejection can feel rough in the moment, but it really does guide you to better fits.
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sabkaabaap
1w
currently not working
Sometimes it’s just about fit not skill
hoofhearted
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1w
A Senior Software Engineer
[sabkaabaap](username) Exactly. Sometimes you're amazing, just not their amazing. Doesn’t mean you’re any less.
thandichai
1w
works at
I have ended up chatting about weather for 10 mins lol 😂😂
hoofhearted
author
1w
A Senior Software Engineer
[thandichai](username) Been there! Sometimes the best interviews are the ones that go off-script. Human vibes > robotic Q&A.
chaprimunda
1w
works at
Energy-based interviews, totally true. Thinking out loud helped me so much
hoofhearted
author
1w
A Senior Software Engineer
[chaprimunda](username) Yesss! Thinking out loud is such a simple shift but changes everything. Glad it worked for you too
pappupichkari
1w
works at
Research smart, not hard, such a game changer
hoofhearted
author
1w
A Senior Software Engineer
[pappupichkari](username) Right?! Saves time and keeps your energy focused. No more 4-hour research spirals
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